Best Chris Waugh Podcasts (2025)

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How the Kyiv Independent built 20,000 paying members in a warzone 40:10

10h ago40:10

40:10

Kyiv Independent launched in November 2021, just three months before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Here chief operating officer Zakhar Protsiuk talks to Press Gazette editor-in-chief Dominic Ponsford about building a 70-strong team out of nothing, funded mainly by reader revenue, and the ways they have had to constantly reinvent their mo…

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Michael Welch 35:48

1d ago35:48

35:48

Mugged on MDMA, Comedian Michael Welch, unpacks laughter as both societal mirror & psychedelic medicine. Tickets to Michael's Fringe Show at Gilded Balloon

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Episode 386 - Jason Chapin 56:40

3d ago56:40

56:40

Jason Chapin was a producer on the documentary film “Harry Chapin: When In Doubt, Do Something” which told the story of his father’s musical career and humanitarian work. And he is a producer of the soon-to-be-released “Cat’s in the Cradle 50th Anniversary Celebration” - it’s a film about the Harry Chapin’s #1 hit song that continues to impact coun…

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Susie McCabe, Alex Kealy, Krystal Evans and Scott Agnew 28:02

6d ago28:02

28:02

Des and the team break up the week's big news, including US President Donald Trump’s visit to Scotland, concerns about overtourism in Edinburgh, a study about optimism, Green MSP Patrick Harvie and more. Lead Writer: Jennifer WalkerAdditional material: Paul Brown, Chris Ballard, Scott Graham, Gregor Paton, Rebecca Bain & Alex Garrick Wright, James …

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Beth Knight 42:13

8d ago42:13

42:13

Fine Artist & Comedian Beth Knight paints politicians as penises (so often true to life ;) and creates healing laughter at the intersection of art and comedy! This episode balances comedy with cultural commentary, tackling topics like American circumcision and gender dynamics in the art world. View (and buy) her art at bethknight.com…

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Episode 385 - Zach Smith LIVE at Ceremony Brewing 1:08:17

10d ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Zach Smith is the owner and operator of Ceremony Brewing in Bonita Springs. After nearly a decade of teaching in Collier County Public Schools, Zach's passion for the hospitality industry led him to open Ceremony Brewing in in 2021. Growing up, Zach often felt like an outsider. He was raised by a single, working-class dad and they didn’t have the l…

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Robin Ince, Amanda Dwyer, Gareth Waugh and Diona Doherty 28:03

13d ago28:03

28:03

Jay and the team break up the week's big news, including President Donald Trump's surprise interview with the BBC, a proposal to replace ferries with tunnels for Shetland, a new 'height filter' for dating, and the theft of Beyonce's unreleased music. Lead writer: Chris BallardAdditional Material: Kate Smurthwaite, Lee Jevon and Garth Apthomas, Chri…

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How The Times became a small screen success story 36:39

15d ago36:39

36:39

Times Media head of digital Edward Roussel talks about the relaunched smartphone app which is now the title's most important platform commercially. He also explains why The Times will never use AI to create journalism and why publisher homepages have got far too busy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Bruce Devlin 40:37

16d ago40:37

40:37

Todays guest; Bruce Devlin, is devilishly funny! Dundee raised Standup Comedian, TV warm up, writer, tv/radio host and contributor - connect with him on (IG) @bruceangusdevlin No punches pulled - From dodging hecklers to tackling hot-button topics like war and trans rights, we dive into the craft of live comedy. With brutal takes from Bruce we unpa…

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Episode 384 - John Greene 1:43:34

17d ago1:43:34

1:43:34

John Greene is a three-time leukemia survivor, who has channeled his grit into fundraising and advocacy for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, walking alongside others on the long road of recovery. Outside of work, he chases mountain trails, grilling the perfect steak, spending just enough time in the pool, watching Philly sports, and finding the nex…

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Chris Forbes, Kate Hammer, Rosco McClelland and Sooz Kempner 28:02

20d ago28:02

28:02

Des and the team break up the week's big news. Including: The state visit to the UK by French President Emmanuel Macron, inaccurate AI books about First Minister John Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon, fans lending a spare room to Partick Thistle football club, the new Superman and more. Lead Writer: Nathan CowleyAdditional material: Mike Grace, Kate Smu…

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Gareth Waugh 46:04

22d ago46:04

46:04

Edinburgh comedian Gareth Waugh was fired as a barman due to his first stand up comedy attempt! Now a phenomenal Professional Comedian - here he is (IG) doing some memorable crowd work in which your host (me! Thor) get's caught up! The discussion takes a darker turn into the boundaries of humour with current events and anti-war jokes - E.g. The ass…

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Episode 383 - Clarke Blacker 1:27:38

24d ago1:27:38

1:27:38

Clarke is a musician and artist whose improvised and mostly unstructured guitar pieces built up from multiple improvised layers create a dreamlike, atmospheric soup of sound. His first solo album "Hear Us Through the Hole in Thin Air" came out in 2020. His next "A Theory of Color," is in the final stages of production now. In 1981 he put together a…

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Jay Lafferty, Stuart Mitchell, Tiff Stevenson and Daliso Chaponda 28:03

27d ago28:03

28:03

Des and the team break up the week's big news. Including: The dramatic vote in Westminster over the UK government's welfare bill, President Donald Trump's flagship spending policy, new technology at Wimbledon, Debbie Harry at 80 and much more. Lead writer: Adele CliffAdditional material: Alice Bright and Darren Phillips, Evan Gilsenan, Nathan Cowle…

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On the front line of the reality wars with Rob Waugh 27:52

28d ago27:52

27:52

Rob Waugh talks about the shadowy figures who are successfully bombarding UK news media with fake content. Fictional experts and non-existent experts are conning their way into UK news media with the help dodgy PR companies. It's a lucrative business providing search engine juice to gambling sites and dubious online retailers. And it won't stop unt…

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How to be Happy - Kai Humphries 42:01

30d ago42:01

42:01

Comedian Kai Humphries joins Thor to workshop a s*x-gone-wrong story for comedic purposes. We dive into Kai’s journey through stand-up & psychedelics, touching on his Edinburgh Fringe show, How to Be Happy. The conversation takes some unexpected turns, such as into aphantasia - the inability to form mental images - where Thor discovers his own mind…

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Episode 382 - Lance Wissinger 1:15:45

1M ago1:15:45

1:15:45

Lance Wissinger is a speaker, entrepreneur, and political strategist whose life took a turn in 2003 when a car accident with him behind the wheel led to a five-year prison sentence for vehicular manslaughter. While incarcerated, he founded successful programs that empowered fellow inmates through business planning, public speaking, and personal gro…

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Kemah Bob, Raymond Mearns, Susan Riddell and Sam Lake 28:03

1M ago28:03

28:03

Des and the team break up the week's big news. Including: Reaction to US strikes in the Middle East, plans to restrict short term lets in the Highlands, moving the Edinburgh festival out of August, Rod Stewart at Glastonbury and much more. Lead Writer: Madeleine BrettinghamAdditional material: Chris Stanners, Darren Phillips & Alice Bright, Gregor …

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Raul Kohli - Raul Brittania 33:09

1M ago33:09

33:09

Award winning comedian Raul Kohli on Britain's multicultural identity, and the role of comedy in society. This conversation is peppered with amusing stories, including one about a friend who unknowingly dated a call girl, and Raul's desire for a sausage roll sponsorship deal. Amid the laughter, we contemplate the potential of comedy to inspire real…

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Episode 381 - Dan Mangan 1:42:29

1M ago1:42:29

1:42:29

Dan Mangan is a Vancouver, BC-based musician. Dan has played Jimmy Kimmel Live, Glastonbury, and sold out Massey Hall, as well as scored soundtracks for television and feature film. He is also a co-founder of Side Door, a marketplace platform connecting artists with alternative venue spaces for in-person & online shows. Dan has won 2 JUNO Awards an…

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Mark Nelson, Ria Lina, Elaine Malcolmson and Stuart McPherson 28:02

1M ago28:02

28:02

Des and the team break up the week's big news, Including the fallout from the G7 Summit, first minister John Swinney's latest pitch for independence, the spat between Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher and Edinburgh Council, the new head of MI6 and much more. Lead writer: Steven DickAdditional material: Paul Masterman, Paul Hennell, Kate Smurthwaite, Lu…

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Chris Rutter - LinkedIn Appropriate? 49:23

1M ago49:23

49:23

Corporate Surveyor tells a cheeky fib about being a stand-up comic, and then has to back it up with a real gig... Chris shares his journey from corporate to comedy, including a shock debut alongside Kevin Bridges at The Stand in Glasgow. We explore what is "LinkedIn appropriate" including how to hit 880,000 views with a daft beard poll. From growin…

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Episode 380 - Phonte Coleman 1:24:57

2M ago1:24:57

1:24:57

Phonte Coleman is best known as a founding member of hip-hop group Little Brother, and as one of the co‑hosts of the podcast Questlove Supreme with Questlove. In the late 90s, Phonte met Thomas “Big Pooh” Jones and Patrick “9th Wonder” Douthit and they started making music together as the hip-hop collective, Justus League and released their first a…

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Summer Q&A: Transfers, "the backroom", and chicken sausages 1:15:44

2M ago1:15:44

1:15:44

Taylor is struggling with the pollen count, Chris is making eyes at his BBQ, and nobody knows what day (or month) it is. Welcome to our first ever summer edition of Pod on the Tyne! We've already finished one transfer window and, while Manchester City have been busy, it wasn't the one that actually matters. Not that you can tell that to @furiouscra…

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Billy Kirkwood - Wild Man With a Heart! 42:46

2M ago42:46

42:46

Award winning Scottish comedian Billy Kirkwood brings his trademark energy to a wildly honest chat about comedy, health, and… LinkedIn?! From family heart attacks to high-octane stage presence, Billy shares what fuels him, and why LinkedIn might be a secret weapon for comics, not just corporates. We dive into the gritty joys of performing in drive-…

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Video masterclass with PA Media's Joe Pickover 38:07

2M ago38:07

38:07

UK national news agency PA Media has massively ramped up its video output in recent years and is able to provide live video feeds of news events across the country. Here PA head of video Joe Pickover explains how publishers can make video work for them in a podcast edition which is presented by Press Gazette in association with PA Media. Hosted on …

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Episode 379 - Joe Harley 1:03:00

2M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Joe Harley makes music under his moniker Hotel Life, which signed to 9 Lives Records in 2023. He began playing guitar in the Fort Myers bar scene in 1993 with a number of bands including Potato Gun and Strip Club Moms. Potato Gun played the official grand opening of FGCU in 1997. Joe moved to St Pete in 2000 to be in an original rock band there and…

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Newcastle United's greatest ever season? 1:09:42

2M ago1:09:42

1:09:42

We've reached the end of a remarkable season, one that saw Newcastle United end a 56-year wait for a major trophy and return to the Champions League (after just one year away). It lays a decent claim, says George, to be the club's most successful season in history: a bold claim when the club has four league titles. But, while we happily bask in the…

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Being Generous With Our Time with Zachary Waugh 40:44

2M ago40:44

40:44

In this conversation, Tyler and Zachary discuss the concept of 'time generosity,' exploring how individuals can be intentional with their time to serve others without expecting anything in return. They emphasize the importance of managing one's own time effectively to create space for generosity, referencing various scriptures that highlight the va…

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Episode 378 - Petar Kodzas 1:09:29

2M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

Petar Kodzas was born in what’s now Serbia but was, at the time, Yugoslavia. During college, Petar toured and recorded as a lutenist with an early music ensemble; he played over 100 shows at the professional musical theatre, sat in jazz sessions, and performed throughout the former Yugoslavia as a musical ambassador for the international organizati…

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Discipline and Motivation with Caleb Horne 38:21

2M ago38:21

38:21

In this conversation, Tyler Waugh and Caleb Horne explore the relationship between discipline and motivation within the context of Christian faith. They discuss how motivation can inspire discipline, the importance of spiritual disciplines, and the role of time management in nurturing a consistent faith. The conversation emphasizes practical steps …

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Episode 377 - Jameson Yingling 1:16:43

2M ago1:16:43

1:16:43

Jameson Yingling is a filmmaker, philosopher, and social entrepreneur who's work focuses on existentialism, phenomenology of aging and death, postcolonialism, and ecological interdependence. He is an FGCU and Teach For America alum, and he was a founding partner of the Bonita Springs media company Sugarshack. Right now Jameson is spending time as a…

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As it happened: Newcastle storm-ble back into the Champions League!!! 46:48

2M ago46:48

46:48

Relive a very nervy closing day as it happened with the PotT team. A two-nill win against a tricky opponent with a nerve-settling first-half goal from the leader in central midfield and a penalty from the team's world-class striker... Manchester City strolled back into the Champions League at Fulham. Newcastle United, on the other hand, made a righ…

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Plant Medicine Meets Punchlines 5:07

2M ago5:07

5:07

Hospitalised in Spain, embracing Ayahuasca and group laughter as therapy. Outed in a comedy club as a LinkedIn rogue, Thor shares how humour is becoming a tool for self realisation through his new Thorapy.AI Viking Coach - Reflecting on life purpose, and emphasising the legacy through meaningful connections rather than wealth, inspired by a friend'…

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Death of the website, the never-ending pivot to video and why Dom loves Substack 27:49

2M ago27:49

27:49

'The death of the website' was the name of one panel session at a recent publishing industry conference. Press Gazette editor in chief Dominic Ponsford and UK editor Charlotte Tobitt discuss the latest challenges posed to publishers by Google changes and the rise of social. They also analyse the latest publisher pivot to video (more a never-ending …

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Chatting Champions League and more with Jacob Murphy 53:35

2M ago53:35

53:35

Newcastle went down 1-0 at Arsenal on Sunday to set up a nervy last weekend. A win at home against Everton is needed to seal Champions League football (bar a near-impossible set of results elsewhere). Jacob Murphy has been speaking with George this week and he has faith in himself and his squad-mates to put in the performance needed against a post-…

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Embracing Contentment with Sam McClarty 46:40

2M ago46:40

46:40

In this conversation, Tyler Waugh and Sam McClarty explore the concept of contentment from a Christian perspective. They discuss the importance of understanding contentment as a learned process, the purpose of life in relation to contentment, and the dangers of comparison that lead to discontentment. They also emphasize the significance of investin…

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Episode 376 - Desmond Meade 1:21:09

2M ago1:21:09

1:21:09

Desmond Meade is a MacArthur Genius Grant Fellow; a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, and having been named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine. He's also’s author of the 2020 book “Let My People Vote: My Battle to Restore the Civil Rights of Returning Citizens.” Desmond is President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coali…

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Beers (and Chelsea sandwich) for Breakfast 1:00:13

3M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Eddie Howe's trophy-winning Mags are on the brink of returning to the Champions League next season after a lightning start and a thunderous finish provided emphatic bookends to a nervy bit in between. The final result was 2-0, at least according to most reliable judges, and with two games to go, it's difficult to see how Newcastle can lose three pl…

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Managing Distractions with Robert Hatfield 1:03:14

3M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

In this conversation, Tyler Waugh and Robert Hatfield explore the pervasive issue of distraction in modern life, particularly among young adults. They discuss how distractions, often stemming from technology and societal pressures, can pull individuals away from their spiritual focus and priorities. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of sober-m…

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Episode 375 - Teddy Byrne 1:29:18

3M ago1:29:18

1:29:18

Edward “Teddy” Byrne is a Producer and Writer at WGCU on the “Southwest Florida in Focus” TV show team. After earning degrees in Journalism and Psychology from Keene State College Teddy settled in Southwest Florida starting with a job with WINK News. As a Sports Producer there, he had the opportunity to tag along with the FGCU Men’s Basketball team…

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